The Essentials of Clinical Dialysis

This book is a thorough guide to dialysis that will assist in the effective treatment of patients. Current knowledge on all aspects of dialysis, including the most recent advances, is presented and the various techniques used in dialysis patients are desc

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The Essentials of Clinical Dialysis

Yong-Lim Kim  •  Hideki Kawanishi Editors

The Essentials of Clinical Dialysis

Editors Yong-Lim Kim Division of Nephrology Kyungpook National University Hospital Daegu South Korea

Hideki Kawanishi Tsuchiya General Hospital Hiroshima Japan

ISBN 978-981-10-1099-6    ISBN 978-981-10-1100-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1100-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017960882 © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Preface

Over the past half century, dialysis has developed and progressed as a therapeutic replacement of renal function. Correct understanding of a patient condition and providing needed treatment forms the core of patient care, just as locating a vessel is critical in sailing. Further, optimal care of patients with end-stage renal disease requires a thorough grasp of different treatment options related to dialysis. This book guides readers through all the relevant options with great readability. Intended to be an introductory material for dialysis specialists, this book was written to provide latest insights and guidelines with much simplicity and clarity. Illustrations would further enhance reader understanding. While dialysis patterns might differ from country to country depending on national healthcare policies, this book focuses on universal treatment methods across the world. Some countries might not have access to dialysis consumables or peritoneal dialysis fluids that are mentioned in this book. Lastly, my sincere gratitude goes to all those authors wh